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Meningococcal Cases 12 August 2025
NSW Health PFAS Expert Advisory Panel findings published
TikTok birth control advice exposes young people to risk
Immunological study provides new insights into post-pandemic return of respiratory viruses
UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level
Medical Research Future Fund: Supporting researchers to tackle Australia’s health priorities
When a beach walk feels like grief: disasters like SA’s algal bloom cut us off from nature when we need it most
Neighbours are stronger together: helping save lives in the ASEAN region
Historic pay deal for 60,000 health and hospital workers
Social prescribing can be a ‘script against loneliness’: RACGP
WHO calls for parliamentary leadership on health at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
Sharing knowledge to empower health restoration and survival in the Torres Strait
Minns Labor Government establishes new Chief Midwife role in NSW Health
Creative Australia backs new arts and health initiative to strengthen community connection
WHO designates new WHO-Listed Authorities, strengthening global access to quality-assured medical products
Explore everything from Indigenous skies to animal behaviour at Science Festival
Climate change and global health: WHO calls for migrant-inclusive and climate-resilient health systems
$50 million for research into maternal health and healthy lifestyles, and research data infrastructure
Canberra Hospital’s Critical Services Building Turns One
Senator Ananda-Rajah’s vision for science, sovereignty and scale
Chief Medical Officer’s statement declaring syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance
New research opportunity: National Industry PhD Scholarship in Health Economics – Virtual care in Australia
Why alcohol policies miss those at the highest risk from drinking
We fed people a milkshake with 130g of fat to see what it did to their brains – here’s what we learned
Algal Bloom Community Forums Start Tonight
To save lives in heatwaves, we must focus on how human bodies work
NZ assists Samoa in dengue outbreak response
What your pet’s poo can reveal about the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs
WHO Academy: scaling up critical global health workforce learning opportunities
New Alternative To Opioids
NSW new finalists of Nursing and Midwifery Awards announced
Integrating human and animal health care increases access to services for homeless youth
How letting your mind wander can reset your brain
PolyU research reveals neurocognitive correlates of testosterone in young men that shape generosity and self-worth
Looking to warm up with a sauna this winter? Here are 5 tips to enjoy it safely
Backing SA’s recreational fishers and supporting fish stocks
NSW Health to further empower parents and carers to raise concerns
AMA recognises doctor for outstanding work with refugees and vulnerable communities
Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups
More nurses and midwives for every patient and newborn from 1 August
Share Your Ideas For Your Local Parks
Searching for a lethal needle in a haystack: traces of highly potent synthetic opioids found in used syringes
Record crackdown continues on illicit tobacco and vape trade
Research: Quad bike deaths are dropping, but experts say more action required
UNSW’s Health Translation Hub Reaches Major Milestone
QUT researchers secure million-dollar boost to create a more equitable cancer care system
Just as NZ began collecting meaningful data on rainbow communities, census changes threaten their visibility
More than 2 in 5 young Australians are lonely, our new report shows. This is what could help

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